EZDocker MySql

This project is used to create and dump docker MySql containers easily using helper scripts

Usage

Initializing the Database

Note: Ensure you edit the file db_files/backup.sql to have the correct database name for your purposes before proceeding.

For Windows Users:

# To initialize the database:
# Navigate to the root project directory (e.g., ezdocker_mysql/)
# Run the following command to create the MySQL server
init_script.bat

For Linux Users:

# To initialize the database:
# Navigate to the root project directory (e.g., ezdocker_mysql/)
# Run the following command to create the MySQL server
init_script.sh

Performing a Backup

For Windows Users:

backup_script_docker.bat <db_name>

For Linux Users:

backup_script_docker.sh <db_name>

Replace <db_name> with the actual name of the database you want to create a backup for. Make sure you have navigated to the project's root directory before running the backup script.

Important Note

If you prefer using one of your backups instead of the blank database created initially, you can replace the backup.sql file located in db_files/ with any backup you have made in the backup/ folder.

Background

Motivation

This project was born out of the necessity I encountered while developing various projects that required a database. Traditional tools like MySQL Workbench felt cumbersome, offering more features than necessary for my development work.

Benefits

The EZDocker MySQL project eliminates complexity from the process of setting up databases, allowing for more streamlined development. It empowers users to effortlessly create multiple MySQL servers and readily generate backups. By doing so, it enables developers to allocate more time and focus on the enjoyable aspects of their projects.